A little kayfabe in the Jaguars draft room
Tony Khan, the son of Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, was spotted in the team’s draft room in a neck brace.
How did he get hurt? Well, it has something to do with his connections to pro wrestling.
Tony Khan is the founder and co-owner of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), a smaller rival to the WWE. He also sometimes appears in shows, as he did on Wednesday night when he was slammed into the mat.
We don’t know if he was actually hurt or if the brace was just for show, but Khan appeared to crack a smile when shown on camera.
Lions trade up for Alabama’s Terrion Arnold
The defensive back played both inside and outside at Alabama and logged over 300 snaps in press coverage (per PFF). He’s still more of an athlete at the position than an anticipator of throws and route combinations, but that shows what kind of ceiling he has. It’s a bonus that he’s an aggressive, above-average tackler for a defensive back.
Eagles pick Quinyon Mitchell praises mom and grandmother
Eagles pick and former Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell praised his college coaches for their support and said looks forward to more coaching from his new team.
But he has credited his mother and his grandmother for a large positive impact on his life.
“Two powerful women showing love, showing tough love and just being there for me,” Mitchell said on the NFL Network after he was selected at No. 22 overall.
“I can’t thank them enough,” he said. “I’m just speechless right now.”
Brian Thomas Jr. heading to Jacksonville at No. 23
Everyone talks about Malik Nabers at LSU, but Thomas was another lethal threat this season for the Tigers. He finished with 1,177 yards and 17 TDs. Unlike Nabers, Thomas has ideal size at 6-foot-4.
Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell heading to Philadelphia at No. 22
Mitchell’s size, speed and length are what defensive coordinators pray for. He’s passed every test of this draft process with flying colors.
Dolphins take Chop Robinson at No. 21
Robinson, an edge rusher from Penn State, had 74 QB pressures and eight sacks on just 397 pass-rushing snaps since 2022, according to PFF.
J.J. McCarthy celebrates with Minnesota’s ‘Skol’ clap
Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy is headed to Minnesota, and he’s already familiar with the team’s unique celebration.
Fautanu is a steal at No. 20 by Steelers
Troy Fautanu is one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the draft. He can push to start at left guard and fill in at tackle if one of the veterans gets banged up. I think he’s a top 10 player in this class.
Jared Verse expected to have immediate impact in L.A.
Verse, the Florida State product taken by the Rams at No. 19, is my top-ranked pass rusher; I love the heavyweight fighter hands that he throws at tackles.
Berry: Malik Nabers will be an ‘explosive threat’ with Giants
NBC Sports’ analyst talks about why the Giants could end up with a game-changing wide receiver in LSU’s Nabers.
Vikings pick Dallas Turner says he’s ‘blessed’ after trade and pick
The Minnesota Vikings made a trade to select Alabama linebacker and edge rusher Dallas Turner, leaving him visibly impressed.
“It means a lot,” Turner said on the NFL Network after the Vikings chose him with the 17th pick. Turner met with the Vikings and said he liked the team and its personnel.
“I’m lost for words because I’m a Minnesota Viking,” he said. “I’m just blessed and thankful to be here.”
What Amarius Mims brings to Cincy
Mims, taken No. 18, played right tackle for Georgia, but he also practiced on the left side. He’s nearly impossible to get around or through with his size and length in pass protection.
Trade details for Vikings-Jaguars deal, per ESPN
Vikings get:
2024 1st-round pick (No. 17)
Jaguars get:
2024 1st-round pick (No. 23)
2024 5th-round pick
2025 3rd-round pick
2025 4th-round pick
Vikings make move for Alabama’s Dallas Turner
Turner was extremely productive in college just because he’s a great athlete with length. If he varies his pass rush plan, look out.
